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Karen Sieper

Rochester,New York

Summary

Thirty years of experience interacting with customers in various fields. Extremely organized and self-motivated. Takes pride in quality of work produced. Able to multi-task efficiently.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Specialist

ON Services
Rochester, NY
12.2021 - Current
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their account status or payment history.
  • Prepared monthly statements for customers.
  • Assisted in month-end closing process including preparation of journal entries related to Accounts Receivable activities.
  • Reviewed and verified accuracy of invoices and account balances.
  • Collaborated with sales department to ensure accuracy of billing information provided by customers.

Bookkeeper/HR Administrator

Bob Johnson Chevrolet
09.2018 - 12.2021
  • Post Car deals, Responsible for Reporting Vehicle Sales and Applying for Vehicle Rebates for over 600 cars/month
  • Transfer vehicles when sold to other dealerships
  • End of month verification of rebate schedules
  • Scan packets
  • Train new employees on Bookkeeper position, Reporting vehicle sales and applying for rebates
  • Payroll, Hire/terminate employees, maintain employee records, audit and maintain employee benefits

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Doan Family of Dealerships
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Post Car deals, Post Dealer Trades, Post Wholesale Deals, Report Vehicle Sales and Apply for Vehicle Rebates, Warranty payments, End of Month verifying of franchise logs, scan packets, help with Accounts Payable, filing and other duties as assigned
  • Train new employees on performing Accounts Payable position and Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper roles in the company.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Admar Supply Co
02.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for daily depositing of checks (using bank remote deposit machine and software), applying all payments made from customers, and balancing parts drawers for all 5 locations
  • Monthly bank reconciliations
  • Help with Inventory.

Staff Accountant

Upstate Roofing & Painting
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for all invoicing of Accounts Receivables for time and materials used for the Maintenance and Repair division, Process invoices for Roof Connect in Dataforma (Roofing software), Enter Accounts Payable invoices (after matching delivery tickets and Purchase Orders), Enter inventory materials used for all projects and inventory truck transfers
  • Fill in for Receptionist during their lunch and assist CFO in any capacity as assigned.

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Doan Family of Dealerships
05.2012 - 09.2015
  • Post Car deals, Post Dealer Trades, Post Wholesale Deals, Report Vehicle Sales and Apply for Vehicle Rebates, Warranty payments, End of Month verifying of franchise logs, scan packets, help with Accounts Payable, filing and other duties as assigned
  • Train new employees on performing Accounts Payable position and Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper roles in the company

Accounts Payable

Doan Family of Dealerships
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Responsible for all processing and payment of all Accounts Payable invoices for all of Doan’s Franchises
  • Scan packets, filing and other duties as assigned.

Accounting Manager

Polyshot Corporation
01.2003 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for all Accounting Department duties
  • Including processing and payment of all AP and AR invoices and collections of any past due receivables
  • Prepare and maintain month end reporting (quarterly reviewed by CPA)
  • Investigate any financial/accounting problems
  • Maintain effective relations with banks, vendors and customers
  • Assist President in making yearly decisions for health, life, disability and workers compensation insurance
  • Assist in human resources and payroll responsibilities
  • Other duties include answering phones, office supply purchasing, party planning, hotel and car rental reservations, printing, collating and updating of the company’s catalog and product manuals, any other duties assigned.

Accounting Manager

The Nichols Team, Inc.
02.1995 - 07.2002
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll
  • Process and place in line for payment vendor and contractor invoices (AR & AP), equipment rental accounting and reconciliations for The Nichols Team and affiliate companies
  • Prepare and maintain reports for management support
  • Maintain effective and efficient relations with banks, vendors (contractors) and clients
  • Interface with all projects, divisions and cost centers to insure administrative requirements are met, investigate and/or help resolve any financial/accounting related problems
  • Oversee all responsibilities of accounting associate
  • Update and maintain Platinum and Project Management software
  • Work with ETI associate to maintain accurate records to guarantee that all equipment and vehicles are registered, inspected and insured.

Education

Skills

  • Customer interaction
  • Organization
  • Self-motivation
  • Quality work
  • Multi-tasking
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Reporting

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Specialist

ON Services
12.2021 - Current

Bookkeeper/HR Administrator

Bob Johnson Chevrolet
09.2018 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Doan Family of Dealerships
12.2017 - 09.2018

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Admar Supply Co
02.2017 - 11.2017

Staff Accountant

Upstate Roofing & Painting
09.2015 - 01.2017

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Doan Family of Dealerships
05.2012 - 09.2015

Accounts Payable

Doan Family of Dealerships
05.2012 - 10.2013

Accounting Manager

Polyshot Corporation
01.2003 - 05.2012

Accounting Manager

The Nichols Team, Inc.
02.1995 - 07.2002

Karen Sieper